- Maren Gifford, Ekbu II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu II

Over 965 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu II. Forces of Pirates have engaged the forces of GlidoU in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 06/23/2015 at 01:49 has seen the loss of 10 units on both sides of the battle.

Sources indicate that no end to the conflict can be determined at this time. Contacts within the GTC have indicated that trade routes remain unaffected from the hostilities.

The citizens of the empires involved in the war are victims as 3,457,151 homes have been destroyed and 234,144 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.